New Jersey approves up to $300M in annual nuclear plant subsidies, despite profitability claims

The subsidy is intended to keep nuclear power competitive, and comes amid a U.S. Supreme Court decision to not take up a legal challenge against similar nuclear support programs.

By HJ Mai • April 23, 2019

Virginia entry to regional GHG initiative blocked as governor declines to veto budget language

The Virginia Air Pollution Control Board adopted new regulations to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, moving the state a step closer to joining the Regional Greeenhouse Gas Initiative.

By Robert Walton • Updated May 3, 2019

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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

By Utility Dive staff

Utilities, charger vendors find interconnection best practices to propel EV growth

Collaboration and transparency pioneered in solar interconnections can fast-start delayed transportation electrification ambitions.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 22, 2019

Indiana coal miner hires ex-EPA head Scott Pruitt to lobby against plant closures

Utilities plan to move from coal to natural gas and renewables, but Hallador Energy wants a pause written into the state budget after lawmakers defeated a similar proposal this month.

By Gavin Bade • April 22, 2019

Nevada passes bill for 50% renewables by 2030, 100% carbon free by 2050

The legislation unanimously passed the state Senate and Assembly last week and will include all electricity providers in the state.

By Catherine Morehouse • April 22, 2019

NYC passes sweeping 'Climate Mobilization Act'

The legislation calls for cutting buildings emissions, installing green roofs and moving the city toward shutting its 24 natural gas-fired power plants.

By Chris Teale • April 22, 2019

FERC approves LNG terminals as anti-fossil protestors scale headquarters

Both sides say climate change is a 'crisis' — but have divergent strategies to address it.

By Gavin Bade • April 18, 2019

Court orders EPA to overhaul toxic power plant wastewater regulations

A federal appeals court said that the agency acted arbitrarily in requiring that power plants use wastewater treatment technologies dating back to 1982.

By HJ Mai • April 18, 2019

States' rights, states' wrongs: Where should we draw the line on intervention in power markets?

While states are facing pushback from market proponents and competitive market administrators, the Supreme Court recently denied petitions to review state policies targeted at forestalling closure of zero-emission nuclear plants.

By Michael Hogan • April 18, 2019

Utilities flee UARG as Congressional Dems tee up probe into lobbying group

Decisions from seven major utilities to leave the lobbying group show their resource choices may be changing their public policy agendas. 

By Gavin Bade • April 17, 2019

Montana House unexpectedly rejects bill to save Colstrip coal plant

The vote — which came a day after lawmakers preliminarily approved the measure — caught environmental advocates by surprise. 

By Robert Walton • April 17, 2019

Duke-backed ratemaking bill in North Carolina could decrease regulatory oversight

The bill is raising concerns from opponents about a lack of consumer protections as the utility faces large coal ash clean up costs.

By Catherine Morehouse • April 17, 2019

NYISO approves 'historic' transmission to boost transfer capability to 900 MW

Clean energy advocates celebrated the projects, which they say will help the state reach its ultimate goal of 100% carbon-free generation by 2040.

By Robert Walton • April 17, 2019

EPS Ep. 11: Cybersecurity with Richard Mroz and guest host Naomi Eide

Utility executives consistently name cybersecurity as the most pressing issue facing their companies. How can they fend off the hacks? Former New Jersey regulator Richard Mroz and CIO Dive Senior Editor Naomi Eide break it down.

By Gavin Bade • April 16, 2019

Hawaii launches on-bill financing program to expand clean energy access

The state has formally unveiled a new on-bill financing program that allows Hawaiian Electric customers to invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects without incurring any upfront costs.

By HJ Mai • April 16, 2019

Iowa bill to hike distributed solar fees stalls after Senate passage

The legislation is supported by MidAmerican Energy, which says new fees would eliminate cost shifting from customers with residential solar to those without it. 

By Robert Walton • April 16, 2019

Supreme Court won't hear nuke subsidy cases, clarifying state energy jurisdiction

The decision not to hear challenges to Illinois and New York nuclear subsidies is the final ruling upholding those policies, which can now serve as legal models for other states.

By Gavin Bade • April 15, 2019

Michigan denies Consumers PURPA reset amid solar outcry

State regulators also gave themselves more time to review the IRP after criticism from solar companies over more than 3 GW of PURPA projects pending interconnnection.

By Catherine Morehouse • April 15, 2019

PG&E shares jump as California report advocates wildfire liability changes

Strict fire liability rules are not working and "under the status quo, all parties lose," according to a new report from California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

By Robert Walton • April 15, 2019

DOE to spend additional $100M on lower emission coal plant development

A day before the DOE announcement, a bipartisan group of senators led by the leadership of the Senate energy committee introduced a new carbon capture bill to expand the agency's research initiatives.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • April 15, 2019

Renewable procurement gaps pose risk for California's climate goals, but what solution is best?

A new bill may capture broad agreement about the need for a central backstop procurement entity, but doubts about it remain.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 15, 2019

Inslee signs 100% clean energy bill in midst of 2020 White House bid

The bill was signed despite lack of bipartisan support and would require the electric grid to be 100% carbon-free by 2045, carbon-neutral by 2030 and coal-free by 2025.

By Catherine Morehouse • Updated May 8, 2019

Indiana lawmakers reject generation moratorium aimed at saving coal

Debate over the generation moratorium corresponded with a lobbying campaign by out-of-state coal interests that supply fuel to Indiana generators, the Indianapolis Star reported.

By Gavin Bade • April 12, 2019

Duke to resist North Carolina DEQ's 'disruptive' and 'expensive' coal ash excavation order

The utility plans to file an appeal with state regulators following an order which determined the only way to ensure Duke's coal ash is stored safely is to fully excavate all ponds.

By Catherine Morehouse • April 12, 2019

Puerto Rico governor signs 100% renewable energy mandate

The law aims to replace imported oil, gas and coal, which today make up the brunt of the island's generation. 

By Gavin Bade • April 12, 2019